Raja Kumari

Rapper

American Claremont, California, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionRapper
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth11/01/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceClaremont, California, United States

Latest News about Raja Kumari

06/2025

Raja Kumari made history by becoming the first Indian-origin artist to win an American Music Award at the 51st AMA held in Los Angeles. She won in the Favourite Soundtrack category for her collaborative track 'Renegade (We Never Run)' from Arcane: League of Legends Season 2, which featured UK hip-hop artist Stefflon Don and Dominican-Brazilian artist Jarina de Marco.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSvetha Yallapragada Rao
NicknameIndian Princess (IP)
Zodiac sign/Sun signCapricorn
ReligionHinduism

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Artsin religious studies

Personal Life

HobbiesDancing, Playing musical instruments

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSingle
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

Family BackgroundParents immigrated to the U.S. from India; comes from a Telugu-speaking family

Career

Debut
Song WritingChange Your Life (2013)
Rapper (Single)Mute (2016)
Albums
The Come Up2016
Bloodline2019
The Bridge2020
Record LabelsGodmother Records (founder, 2022); previously Epic Records, Mass Appeal Records
Notable CollaborationsJohn Legend, A.R. Rahman, Iggy Azalea, Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, Divine, Sidhu Moosewala, Kshmr, Stefflon Don, Jarina de Marco
Spotify Monthly StreamsOver 43 million

Favourites

Favourite ActorShahrukh Khan
Favourite ActressMadhuri Dixit
Favourite Singers
Favourite Colours
  • Black
  • Red
  • Golden

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raja Kumari, an Indian-American artist, combines classical Indian music with hip-hop in Los Angeles.
2. She started her music career as a songwriter back in 2013.
3. Trained in Indian classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi, she has a diverse background.
4. Performing as Indian Princess, she gained recognition as a skilled freestyle artist.
5. Collaborations with prominent artists like Gwen Stefani, Iggy Azalea, and Fall Out Boy showcase her versatility.
6. She received the BMI Pop Awards in 2016 for co-writing 'Centuries' with Fall Out Boy.
7. With a Grammy nomination for 'The New Classic' in February 2015, her talent shone through.
8. Not only an artist, but she also uses her dance performances for philanthropic causes.
9. Recognized with the Kohinoor Award by the Tamil Nadu Governor for excellence in the Classical Arts, she has made significant contributions.
10. Inspired by A.R Rahman, a renowned Indian singer and composer, she continued to evolve.
11. Known for her unique style 'BollyHood,' she serves as a role model for the Asian-American community.
12. She was the first female rapper signed to Nas' Mass Appeal India record label in 2020.
13. She founded her own record label, Godmother Records, to gain creative freedom in her music career.
14. She has performed at major events including Coachella and served as a judge on MTV Hustle.
15. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from India, and she comes from a Telugu-speaking family.
16. She has collaborated with John Legend and A.R Rahman.
17. She hosted and curated her own Apple Music Beats 1 show, The New India.
18. She was the global face of MAC Cosmetics.
19. Began training in Indian classical dance at age 7 and performed her Arangetram at age 7.
20. With a Grammy nomination for her songwriting, her talent shone through.
21. Featured in Billboard, Vogue India, Elle India, and Harper's Bazaar India.
22. Her song 'Renegade' featured in the series Arcane League of Legends became one of her most popular tracks in 2024.
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